Now that you have seen those very important photos, I'm going to test you on How Well Do You Know Miss Sunshade - The SuperDALE!

Am I.......

Girl A

OR

Pretty Girl B

Girl A

OR

Pretty Girl B

Girl A

OR

Pretty Girl B

ooops, excuse me, inserted the wrong photo there....

Here it is again.....

Pretty Girl B

So am I Girl A or Pretty Girl B??

The Answer IS.....

I'm Pretty Girl B!!!!

Girl A is NOT the SuperDALE! I hope you knew that!!!

Girl A has no name yet, so we'll just call her Girl A for now. I guess I'll have to start from the beginning......

Mum recently became a volunteer for AireCanada Rescue(Mum: Airedale Rescue of Canada.), because she wanted to help Airedales who aren't as fortunate as me to better lives. Before she became a volunteer, we were making regular donations from the proceeds made through Squaire Dog Grooming. Now mum will be the one to do home checks on potential adoptive homes in the Vancouver area, and also to groom some of the dales that come into rescue. Of course, we will continue to make donations to AireCanada as long as mum continues to groom!

Well, a little over a week ago, someone told mum about a family wanting to rehome their Airedale. The family was going to take the dale to the pound. So mum talked with a couple of rescue coordinators, and they decided that they would take the dog in.

Soooo, mum went to pick up Girl A (without consulting with me first!).

(Mum: The only information I was given on Girl A was that she was 6 years old, good with people (kids), good with dogs, in good health, registered with papers, and they just didn't have time for her anymore. They did not have a picture of her to send me.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw Girl A trotted out from the room she was being kept.

Black ears..... creamy colouring...... super fluffy..... SHE WAS A SHEEPCOAT!! Those of you that have been following the blog over the years know that Sunshade has a very rare type of coat that's considered anomaly of the breed. What a nice surprise it was; my first Airedale being a sheepcoat, and now my first rescue was a sheepcoat as well!

Girl A came right up to me wiggling and Aire-snapping because she was so happy. Then I learned from talking to the male owner that this girl was being kept in the filthy room (did not want me to see) 24/7. She was almost never walked, sometimes not even let out to do her business (because it was the kids' job to let her out and they sometimes forget, I quote), so she ended up going inside. Because she was peeing/pooping inside, she was banished to the little room. She was fed when the kids remembered, otherwise, she didn't get fed everyday (because it was the kids' job to feed her). I also learned that these people were her 2 owner. She was rehomed when she was 3 by her first owner, and now at 6, she was about to be given up again.

After I got acquainted with Girl A, I brought Jaffa in to make sure she was good with dogs. She was excellent with him, Jaffa didn't pay much attention to her, which was a bit surprising. He usually goes nutty over Airedales! Instead of trying to play with Girl A, Jaffa decided to go investigate what was behind that closed door where Girl A was being kept. The door was shut, but Jaffa nudged it with his nose, and pushed it open. As soon as the door opened, his one leg went up, and he backed away. He DID NOT want to enter that room. That was the first time I got a glimpse to where Girl A was being kept. I did not even have to take a step closer to smell the stench. There were torn, grossly stained carpet every where, shredded books and papers on the ground, kibbles scattered, etc. There was no water because I was told that they stopped giving her water whenever they were away (which was 14+ hrs a day according to them) to stop her from having accidents.

The rescue had a foster home lined up for her already, so I just had to get her out of there successfully. And I did. I was happy I got Girl A out of the situation. She was a lovely girl who was still so happy, friendly, and trusting despite what she'd been through. She deserved better, way better, and I'm glad I played a part in making this beautiful girl's life better.)

Even though I didn't like to share what was MINE, I was being a good sport. Mum brought Girl A home, this is what she looked like when she came,

(Mum: I know first hand how easily the sheepcoats mat. They mat much much more easily than any other soft coated Airedales. The girl was totally unkempt, probably never brushed. She did have patches of shorter hair, so I think they did try to cut some of the mats out. Still, she was matted pretty much down to the skin in a lot of places, especially around her hind end. She was very smelly too being cooped up in that dirty little room.)

Mum brought her to my friend Faye's house and introduced her to Faye, (From left to right: Girl A, STINKY, the bootiful me, and Faye with the wicket cool ears)

I gave her a tour of Faye's house,

Showed her Faye's bed, and Faye's couch,

Took her to Faye's kitchen,

Gave her a stern talk about where Faye's food was (to the left) and how she should NOT touch it, (Please note, something very MUSCULAR and attractive in the center of the photo!)

Then it was stairs time,

Told her to go down the stairs,

And bring the ball back up to me,

She didn't seem to understand that though....

So I had to break it to her that I'm the QUEEN here and I run the show(yes, even at Faye's house)!!

Just as I was finishing up the tour (Mum: more like a lecture!), I looked and saw STINKY doing this!!!

He said MY tour was boring! How disrespectful!!!

(Mum: Jaffa had had enough of THREE girrrrrls lol!)

After the visit with Faye, mum groomed Girl A,

What a difference!

I don't mind mum grooming her at all, but I kept seeing mum STARING at her, smiling AND taking photos of HER......

(Mum: I have only ever met one other sheepcoated Airedale in person, and that dog was shaved. I just couldn't believe how much the sheepcoats make them look alike, especially after grooming! When I look at them closely, I could see the shape of their eyes, heads, ear set, body built are very different. But the coat similarity alone is enough to throw anyone for a loop! Sunshade's colouring is a bit lighter now than Girl A's, and that's because she's twice her age. She used to be just as dark.

BTW, I have decided that a sheepcoat somehow hides age very well. Girl A looks like a pup instead of a 6 year old. Pretty Girl B will be 12 in a couple of weeks!!)

Not only that, I kept seeing mum putting MY treats in HER mouf......

I was NOT happy about that!!!

To make matters worse, I saw D-Guy petting Girl A, AND he said "Hi, Sunshade clone" to her!!!!

I couldn't believe it!

Did you hear that mum??? He called her a SuperDALE CLONE while petting her!!!

I told D-Guy that there will NEVER be another Sunshade aka. SuperDALE!

I decided to go over to D-Guy's side to make my point clear,

Told Girl A to STAYYYYYY on this side!

Good girl Girl A...

You STAAAAAAAAY!

Stop hiding in the room D-Guy, come out! We need to have a TALK!

Rule #1: You ALWAYS pet me FIRST

Then you can pet her too

Rule #2: You NEVER only pet her (I don't like it, can't you tell??)

Rule #3:

NEVER.....

Call.....

Her.....

A.......

Sunshade CLONE!!!!!!!

You got all that D-Guy? Did I make myself clear??

Now the very important part, Girl A will need a forever home soon,

She stayed with us for 3 days, and today, her foster mom, Margaret came to pick her up,(Mum: Margaret is a retired Airedale breeder. She used to breed fabulous Airedales. Her kennel name wasRollingstone. I just recently found out that all of Margaret's Airedales were related to Sunshade (and Jaffa) by the same grandfather; a dog bred/owned by my breeder.)

Girl A will be staying with Margaret and the handsome, 13 yr old Fox (red collar), until she's ready for adoption. (Mum: Girl A will get a full check up at the vets to make sure she has no health issues. If any problems are found, she will be treated before she is put up for adoption. While in foster care, Girl A's behaviour will be monitored to make sure there are no behavioural problems. It usually takes at least a few weeks to have a full assessment, and if the she is deemed adoptable, then she will be put up for adoption then.)

So I REALLY need someone nice to adopt her BEFORE mum has a total melt down and brings her home... (mum had to go to AA meetings for her Airedale Addiction a few years ago. She's a recovered Airedaleholic, but this is like the perfect recipe for a major RELAPSE!)

D-Guy said he will come with me if mum brought Girl A home. (Mum: Derek took one look at Girl A, and he knew he was in danger. The first thing he said to me after was - oh no no no, you can't keep her just because she looks like Sunshade!)

The thing is though, D-Guy wants to bring Juice the Bully with us too.... And I DO NOT like Juice. He is NOTHING like MY Georgie.

(Mum: I have quite a few little scars on my hand from him biting me and drawing blood while I was pouring water or filling his food bowl. So now Derek feeds him.)

D-Guy LOVES Juice, he thinks he's the coolest (because he can take on Airedales)....,

So I'm begging you to please give Girl A a great home when she is ready for adoption. You can contact the BC Rescue Coordinators via the websites below if you are interested in Girl A: (Mum: please note, she won't be ready for adoption for at least a few weeks.)

AireCanada Blog (she may be featured on the blog when she's ready for adoption, so check the blog regularly)

If you cannot provide a home for Girl A, there are other ways you can help the rescue dales,

From Maureen Scott, BC Rescue coordinator of AireCanada:

Since fundraising opportunities are so limited these days and because AireCanada really COULD use the cash, the Littlest Lunatic has agreed to help our rescue group make ends meet by permitting us to publish a selection of her stories under the title of Starfish Stories 2. The coil bound booklet also features photographs and drawings of LL illustrating her various misadventures and transgressions. At 68 pages, this is a much larger book than the original Starfish Stories.

We have a limited number of copies of Starfish Stories 2 available. These will make excellent Christmas gifts for Airedale friends and other dog lovers who will laugh out loud at the shenanigans of LL and her friends, Angie, Pixie, Pifflesqueak & Murphee.

Full ordering details can be found HERE. The price is a nominal $15 to Canadian destinations.

If you have a slow internet connection and cannot easily access the website, please email directly for ordering information.

Littlest Lunatic and I as well as AireCanada thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

You could also help by voting for various Airedale Rescue organizations across US and Canada (ie, Northwest Airedale Rescue) in the shelter challenge. The winning shelter will receive $1000 cash price to help Airedales in need. Voting is simple, here are the steps:

13 comments:

Miss Sunshade! I hate to say it, but Girl A does look a lot like you (but not as firm a muscle butt). But seriously, there is only ONE Sunshade and your mom knows it, right, right? She would never ever presume to bring home Girl A, would she?

Well, if she did, then you would just need to BFF her and teach her how to be a super dale like you. But I bet she gets a home now that she is all groomed and pretty.

As for the attack rabbit! Shocking. Look at how he disrespects you. That's just plain wrong.

I could totally tell which was you! Even without the Pretty girl B label! You're one of a kind Sunshade!I feel so bad for Girl A. WTF kind of people keep a dog in that condition? Thank goodness they were smart enough to give her up, but still! Ugh. I hope she finds a good home soon!

Hi Sunshade, my dad think that your mom has already failed the fostering part, he thinks that your mom should adopt Girl A. He said to tell your mom, "gone on E, we know you really want her". What's one more? We have 4. There's the 5B's in Seattle and then there's The Thuglets. I think that you have room in your house & home.

Dear Miss SuperDale Sunshade The Muscle Butt, would you please tell your mama that my mama got soooo carried away reading this post that she burned down Da Dinner. Datz right, the whole family is starving tonight. But that's notin' comparing to the joy and pleasure and fun she had enjoying the story of Girl A and Girl B and Stinky and everybody else involved. Luv,BelAire and his ma (in the closet, panished and banished ... he he heeee)

Hi Sunshade and E: It astounds my dad that grown-up adults wouldn't take responsibility for the care of Girl A. He thinks that it's unequivocal bs that they would shuck responsibility, leaving this poor animal to live in filth, without food or water because the kids either forgot, didn't bother - or because they didn't want the dog to have an 'accident'. It makes my dad sad that there are such people in the world. Contrast that with Sunshade's evil Kim who would take an unwanted dog, groom it and make her beautiful and readily adoptable. It makes my dad 'proud' that there are kind, generous people like your evil mum in the world.

Girl A is nice and all that, but EVERYONE knows there's only one Sunshade! I hope they find her a very nice home so you don't have to move out; but if you do, you can come here. Just don't bring that Juice!

So glad you got Girl A out of that situation! She's very beautiful (Not as beautiful as you of course, Sunshade!)Not so long ago a lady was looking for a sheepcoated Airedale. Drat, can't remember her name etc but we did point her your way. Did she get in touch?Headrubs & NibblesFinni & Nelly xx

Oh Sunshade...sheesh, that girlie looks a lot like you...I can see why there would be grave danger in keeping your mom from adopting her....thank Dog she got her out of that horrid situation. Poor dog....stoopid people. How can people do that?

As for that bunny...he CHARGES AT YA???? Hoo boy, he's lucky he doesn't live here...that pic of you and your Georgie is our favorite....

Miss SunshadeThewe will NEVEW evew be anothew SOOPEW DALEall of us know that, and you have the most bootiful muscle butt evew, but that new kid is awfully cute and I pawsonally think she would be a gweat addition to youw family and cewtainly no weason fow you to pack youwbags..just look at how you got used to youw little JaffaJaffa bwuvvewjust sayin..youw Mom is pawsomeas awe you of couwsesmoochie kissesASTA

About Me

Hi everybody, my name is Sunshade and I am a 13 year old SuperDALE. The reason I'm a SuperDALE is because I am extremely smart and am always there for my mum (ie, when she locked me and the car keys in the car, I unlocked the car door for her)!
Mum got me as her 16th B-Day present from grandpa and we've been inseparable ever since. I saw mum through high school graduation, moved from Victoria to the big city - Vancouver with mum, went to many of mum's lectures with her, and finally saw her through university graduation.
Words cannot describe the bond mum and I share. It is truly a once in a life time connection that we have with each other. Mum says I'm her "one in a million soulmate", I think so too!!!
Here are some basic information about ME:
***Breed: Airedale Terrier ***Registered name: Loc Aire's "Sunshade"
***Date of Birth: November 25th 1999 ***Birth place: Port Angeles, WA ***Current age: 10 years old ***Hometown: Victoria + Vancouver B.C. ***Weight: 63 lbs